Topic: 1968 GT Shocks

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Does anyone recognize an Autolite auto-flex heavy duty shock C8PF-18045-Y clearly not a mustang part but its the same size and length of a mustang rear shock I couldn't find an application for a "C8PF"

[J_Speegle]

Does anyone recognize an Autolite auto-flex heavy duty shock C8PF-18045-Y clearly not a mustang part but its the same size and length of a mustang rear shock I couldn't find an application for a "C8PF"

Guess you asking if the shock would be considered original. No  for a number of reasons. Finish, some are not shaped like originals, markings are different , though some markings/stampings are suppose to be ignored in some classes by some organizations.

The xxPF is often used as a more universal fit part number used for some service replacement parts. Have some NOS carbs marked/identified that way

[bullitt68]

Here's my solution:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/NOS-1967-MUSTANG-AUTOLITE-REAR-SHOCK-C5ZZ18125B-289-HIPO-390-GT/223207499488?epid=1727331694&hash=item33f83426e0:g:URIAAOSw8L9Z4jmE:sc:USPSPriority!75214!US!-1:rk:2:pf:0

Thanks. So NOS is the way to go

[J_Speegle]

Thanks. So NOS is the way to go

Not always. Using examples like the EPay one it might take you a couple of years to find a full set of four  and as mentioned they would not (in this example) would not be 100% correct for your car as suggested in earlier responses.

If you worried or your goal is related to having the car judged (depending on class and organization running the show) then the design features are more important (shape, color, thread count...) than having the date or part number correct. If not for judging the AUTOLITE markings and correct date might be more important

If you could find a full set of the exact correct shocks that matched the assembly line installed ones for your car, completion date and assembly plant yes NOS would be the best choice IMHO

Restoring is often about choices.

[bullitt68]

Not always. Using examples like the EPay one it might take you a couple of years to find a full set of four  and as mentioned they would not (in this example) would not be 100% correct for your car as suggested in earlier responses.

If you worried or your goal is related to having the car judged (depending on class and organization running the show) then the design features are more important (shape, color, thread count...) than having the date or part number correct. If not for judging the AUTOLITE markings and correct date might be more important

If you could find a full set of the exact correct shocks that matched the assembly line installed ones for your car, completion date and assembly plant yes NOS would be the best choice IMHO

Restoring is often about choices.

Thanks Jeff. Thats great information